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Popular novels set to grace the stage in Southampton
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (334+ words) Mayflower is celebrating World Book Day with a series of stage adaptations. Throughout the year, shows based on popular novels will grace the Mayflower Theatre and Mayflower Studios, offering a diverse range of stories. Starting from March 10 to March 14, Mayflower…...
Harry Styles says he struggles to speak about former bandmate Liam Payne’s death
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (552+ words) Former One Direction star Harry Styles has said he struggles to speak about the death of bandmate Liam Payne. It comes as the 32-year-old prepares to release his fourth studio album, Kiss All The Time, Disco, Occasionally, on Friday, which…...
Southampton cruise ship Queen Mary 2 arrives in Australia on world tour
12+ hour, 39+ min ago (263+ words) A favourite Southampton cruise ship has made waves after arriving in Australia. The Queen Mary 2, the only ocean liner still in operation, has arrived in Sydney as part of its 108-night world voyage which began in Southampton. During its call…...
Hilarious homage to Fawlty Towers taking Southampton by storm
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (393+ words) Putting a beloved piece of British television on stage is often a risky move - up there with attempting to serve Waldorf Salad without the walnuts or relying on Manuel to take care of a Siberian hamster. That said, John Cleese's…...
Iconic Irish rock band set to perform in Fareham
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (125+ words) An iconic Irish rock band are set to perform in Fareham. Hothouse Flowers, celebrated for their discography featuring hits like Don't Go and Give It Up, will take to the stage at Fareham Live on November 24. The Greatest Hits Tour,…...
Priscilla production returns sprinkled with Strictly Come Dancing magic
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (365+ words) A fierce and fantastic production is returning to the Southampton stage, this time sprinkled with some Strictly Come Dancing magic. Priscilla Queen of the Desert, which will be at Mayflower Theatre from March 16 to 21, stars Kevin Clifton of Strictly fame…...
Meet the Southampton chef who leads a Michelin-starred kitchen
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (420+ words) Jamie Angel (Image: Submitted) He's the head chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant and recently secured a place at the regional finals of a prestigious culinary competition. Jamie Angel lives in Shirley and works as the head chef at Gravetye Manor,…...
This is how to do the ChatGPT caricature trend and what AI prompts to use
3+ week, 1+ day ago (346+ words) If you're active on social media and have Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok profiles, there is no doubt your feeds will have been bombarded with AI cartoon pictures from those you follow. The first big ChatGPT trend of 2026 has landed…...
Beacon celebrating D-Day anniversary to be moved after plans approved
3+ week, 3+ day ago (152+ words) Planning permission for a D-Day beacon has been approved for installation at the D-Day Museum. The commemorative beacon, which marks 80 years since the D-Day landings, will be moved to the entrance of the museum's car park in Clarence Esplanade, Southsea....
BBC TV Licence cost will rise to £180 this April, Government confirms
3+ week, 3+ day ago (592+ words) The cost of a TV Licence for UK homes will rise to "180 this April, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has confirmed. The DCMS said the "5.50 increase in the fee, which is the predominant method of funding for…...